ccsd san antonio

A New School from the Students Perspective A Post Occupancy Evaluation through the Eyes of

Students

CEFPI World Congress San Antonio

September 2012 Tammie Yeadon, Charleston County School District

Andrea McLean, Heery International

Campus Overview

Redevelopment of Bonds Wilson Campus for 3 district-wide magnet schools

Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) National Ranking: 7th (2008 Newsweek cover story)

Named Gold Medal School (US News & World Report 2012)

School of the Arts High School (SOA) Named Gold Medal School (US News & World Report 2012)

School of the Arts Middle School

Added a District-wide Hearing Impaired Program

Campus Overview

Budget: $97,950,319

Student Capacity & Size: 1,825 students

Approx 330,716 sq ft on 42.5 acres

Schedule: Campus opened in 3 phases:

SOA 01/10

PAC 04/10

AMHS 08/10

Aerial View of Campus

Campus Layout

Building Legend

School Overview

SOA

Admission based on competitive audition: Creative writing

Dance

Instrumental band

Piano

String orchestra

Theater arts

Visual arts

Vocal music

AMHS Admission based on:

MS grades Test scores Teacher recommendations Written essay

SAT scores second best in state since 1998

Graduates must: Complete original thesis Fulfill 90 hours of service Complete 4 AP courses Complete 1 year with mentor &

teacher advisor for graduate level research project

Vision & Philosophy

Part of Citys historic neighborhood transformation plan to sustainable community

Equity in academic & social needs

Fusion of art & science curriculum

Designed to LEED silver standards

Help promote economic equity

One shared campus supports 3 schools, saving operations money

Design Elements Addressed

Overall campus:

Sustainability

School communities

Safety & security

Complexity

Shared campus

Technology

MS & HS interface

Community interface

Post Occupancy Evaluation Topics

Campus & building layout

Interior spaces:

Hallways

Classrooms

Shared & in between spaces

Admin areas

Appearance & aesthetics

FF&E

Learning in the spaces

Campus & Building Lay Out

What we learned: Students love to

congregate for both social and study

Lounge areas & outdoor space is important

Variety of spaces & different size spaces are great

Like the daylight (except when using Smartboard)

Amenities are both noted and appreciated

REVIEW NOTE: Main video will be shown here

General Campus & Building Lay Out

Interior Spaces

What we learned: Any place on campus is a

learning space students loved this aspect

Some areas are reserved for students that earn right to access them

Outdoor space is just as popular as indoor space

Lounge space is important

Most prefer intimacy of 600 seat theater over larger theater space

REVIEW NOTE: Interior Spaces video will be shown here

Student Lounge Space

Outdoor Space

Appearance & Aesthetics

What we learned:

Love the classrooms but windows, blinds and Smartboards compete with one another

REVIEW NOTE: short video shown here

Outdoor Courtyard

Cafeteria & Lounge Space

Lecture Hall

Art Studio

Science Classroom

Library

Rose Maree Myers Theater

FF&E

CCSD developed strategic sourcing plan for FF&E for all capital projects

Developed standards to update FF&E

FF&E reflects school curriculum & educational models

REVIEW NOTE: FF&E video will be shown here

Strategic Sourcing

Best Practice sharing

Spec

Create partnership

with Suppliers

Access to new

Suppliers Cost Savings

Increase Quality

Standardize Pricing

FF&E Goals

Establish FF&E standards for all school levels

FF&E must support learning & teaching climate & classroom activities

Incorporate new trends as they develop

Apply to existing & new schools

Provide a variety of furniture, properly equip all areas

FF&E should improve school climate & impact learning

Strategic Sourcing

Standardization of FF&E improves quality, equity & safety

Centralized procurement reduces costs

Centralized management eliminates inequities

Strategic sourcing allowed CCSD to buy best product & services at best value

Decisions were based on research

Allows for continuous improvement of standards

FF&E

What we learned:

Students love the different choices & colors

Separate desks & chairs work better

Desks & tables allow room to spread out & work

Soft seating like at home is great

Ergonomics were both noticed & appreciated

Learning in the Spaces

Students feel the school spaces support their learning environment

They love the variety of furniture provided

Students do recognize what a great school they have

REVIEW NOTE: Short video will be shown here

Summary

The Center of Arts and Academics epitomizes what is possible when schools, community members, local government leaders, and design and construction professions collaborate in a shared vision. Not only do the students have facilities suited to their unique interests, but the CAA campus is a point of pride for everyone in Charleston County. William Lewis, CCDS Chief Operating Officer for Capital Programs

The students couldnt agree more!